Mesa Elementary

564 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Mesa Elementary, located in the rural community of Somis, California, is a small, K-5 public school operating within the Mesa Union School District. Serving a close-knit agricultural area, the school is known for its intimate campus environment and strong focus on fostering a personalized learning experience for its students. Its location provides a quiet, community-oriented setting that emphasizes traditional values and close partnerships between faculty, students, and local families.

Academically, Mesa Elementary places a high priority on core fundamental skills while striving to integrate modern educational practices to prepare students for middle school transitions. Because of its smaller student population, the school often benefits from lower student-to-teacher ratios, which allows for more focused instruction and a supportive school culture. The school remains a central hub for the Somis community, often characterized by its commitment to student growth and a safe, welcoming campus atmosphere.

564

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mesa Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	436
Black	4
Asian	24
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

Hispanic
436 (77.3 %)
White
75 (13.3 %)
Asian
24 (4.3 %)
Two or More
23 (4.1 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Mesa Union Elementary
Phone:	(805)485-1411
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	564
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	221
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 64

Grade 7 51

Grade 8 48